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President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians in mourning the death of renowned evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke. The Pentecostal evangelist died at the age of 79 on Saturday while surrounded by his family. Hours later, President Buhari paid tributes to Bonnke in a statement by in Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. He described […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital has ordered the final forfeiture of a multi-million-naira hospital facility allegedly belonging to the senator representing Ideato North and South Federal constituency, Pascal Obi. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on August 22, 2019, secured the interim forfeiture of the property from a […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday said the invasion of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to arrest Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore was a rape of the sanctity of the court. The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last election said the act is unacceptable, stressing that Nigeria is not a […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has found a former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, and two others guilty of N7.65bn fraud. Kalu’s co-defendants are his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and Udeh Udeogu, who was Director of Finance and Accounts at the Abia State Government House during Kalu’s tenure as governor. Judgment is ongoing. […]
Anthony Joshua said Wednesday he will not celebrate if he regains his world heavyweight title, as he faced off with rival Andy Ruiz in a final press conference before their controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia. Joshua seeks to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles that he lost to Ruiz in a shock June […]
Marcus Rashford spoiled Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday, scoring twice as Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-1 to end their former manager’s perfect start to his tenure at his new club. The England forward put United in front early in the first half and converted a second-half penalty to restore their lead after Dele […]
Governor EMEKA IHEDIOHA has signed three bills into law, making it a total of eleven laws signed since his inauguration as governor of the state. Performing the function at the Sam Mbakwe Exco Chambers, IHEDIOHA thanked the 9th state assembly for been proactive and described them as the best in the country. He noted that […]
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan announced on Wednesday that the 2020 Appropriation bill before the National Assembly will be passed on Thursday, December 5, 2019. He informed lawmakers at plenary shortly after the Public Procurement Act 2007 amendment bills were passed, which he believes, will complement the 2020 budget. According to Lawan, the Public […]
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. In a statement released by the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, FOLASADE YEMI-ESAN, the list of the successful Federal Permanent Secretaries, their States of Origin and Zones were indicated against their names. She said […]
The State High Court sitting in Maiduguri on Wednesday granted bail to Barrister Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly called Mama Boko Haram and three others for alleged N62m fraud. Barr. Aisha Alkali Wakil Justice Aisha Kumalia granted bail to Wakil in the sum of N30m with two sureties in like sum. The judge warned that failure of […]
